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Marina Brook stories

Marina Brook is a distinguished author who delves into the complexities of technology with a specific penchant for cloud computing, data management, and cybersecurity. Her insights offer strategic guidance on navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape. As a thought leader, Marina demonstrates a deep understanding of hybrid cloud advantages, especially in fortifying disaster recovery strategies. Not one to shy away from the pitfalls of the digital age, she also educates on the common ways data is lost in the cloud, furnishing readers with preventative techniques to safeguard against such losses.

Moreover, Marina explores emergent trends such as Compliance-as-a-Service (CaaS), contributing to its recognition in the burgeoning tech industry. Her comprehensive knowledge extends to advising Managed Service Providers (MSPs) on contemporary challenges like ransomware, data protection in the breach disclosure era, and the value proposition of storage as a service. She warns of the organisational peril posed by data silos and data hoarding, advocating for new technologies and smart data management practices to preclude these hazards from jeopardising business success.

Her incisive commentary is not solely confined to cautionary advice; Marina is equally dedicated to guiding businesses through the labyrinth of digital transformation, ensuring such endeavours amplify rather than endanger enterprise operations. Her contributions are not just narratives of warnings but also blueprints for navigating the treacherous yet rewarding digital frontier. Marina's work is an invaluable resource for those looking to edge ahead in an increasingly data-driven business environment.

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How to ensure your digital transformation doesn’t become a digital disaster
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Midsize companies are racing towards digital transformation but risk disaster without the right tools. Converged data platforms could be their saving grace.
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How data silos can kill your business
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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storage
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storagecraft
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opinion
Data silos can have a devastating effect on business. New technology is breaking down these silos and revolutionizing data management.
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Managed service providers can find value in storage as a service
Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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storage
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partner programmes
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storagecraft
Data storage is already a major pain for organisations and by 2025, data volumes will be close to 1,000% higher than they are today.
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How MSSPs must protect data in the breach disclosure era
Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Australia’s new mandatory data breach disclosure laws impose strict reporting requirements on MSPs, ensuring better data protection and accountability.
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Best practices: Preventing and recovering from ransomware attacks
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
With ransomware attacks on the rise since 2017’s WannaCry incident, organisations must adopt robust prevention and recovery measures to protect critical data.
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The trouble with data hoarding — and how to fix It
Wed, 9th May 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
A lot of companies have become data Hoarders, and they'll soon find themselves struggling with the cost of managing it all.
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What MSPs need to know about Compliance-as-a-Service
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
MSPs can capitalise on the regulatory landscape by offering Compliance-as-a-Service, yet they must navigate significant risks and challenges.
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The top five ways data is lost in the cloud - and how to prevent it
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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data protection
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dr
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dlp
StorageCraft’s Marina Brook offers up tips on the most common ways data is lost in the cloud - and how to prevent cloud data loss.
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Five ways hybrid cloud can improve your disaster recovery capabilities
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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dr
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
Hybrid cloud offers new hope for robust disaster recovery strategies, merging affordability with seamless backup management.